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Introduction to Internships
An internship can be one of the most meaningful parts of your college experience.
Learn more about what an internship is and why it's important below.
What is an internship?
An internship is a work-related opportunity that allows you to get experience in a
professional setting related to your interests and/or field of study, and they are
offered year-round (fall, winter, spring, summer). Through an internship, you:
Work within an organization
(for-profit, nonprofit, or government agency)
for a specified period
.
Most internships typically last for one semester, but they can sometimes extend to
a full academic year.
Can earn academic credit
towards your college degree (often while getting paid, if you land a paid internship).
Learn from and work
with accomplished industry professionals or mentors.
A few majors at Chapman require you to get an internship, but most will support you
in getting one regardless.
Valerie Esquivel ‘23
Communication Studies major & former intern at Currant Plus Enterprise
"My internship significantly enhanced my leadership skills and helped me develop greater
professionalism in a corporate setting. My networking skills grew from attending expo
events, and I learned to balance being a full-time student. If you're considering
an internship, don't hesitate to put yourself out there and start those conversations!”
Read Valerie's story
Why are internships important?
Internships offer invaluable opportunities to gain practical, real-world experience
in a chosen field. They also allow you to:
Develop and practice skills:
Develop and refine essential skills in your desired profession, like communication
or problem-solving.
Network:
Make important connections that will lead you to your future career.
Build your resume:
The more experience you have on your resume, the more competitive you will be in
the job market upon graduation.
Explore different career paths:
Internships allow you to dip your toes in different career paths so you can make
informed decisions for your future job search.
Grow personally:
Internships are meant to challenge you so that you become more independent while
building confidence in your abilities.
And because they let you learn more about a career path network in your industry,
it’s not unusual for an internship to lead to a job offer! Below are some recent stats
from our Class of 2024 (with a 60% response rate) and students nationwide:
80%
of Chapman students complete at least one internship
39%
of Chapman students complete two or more internships
70%
of internships result in full-time job offers upon graduation nationally
Where to find internships
Because
Chapman is in the heart of Southern California
, students can pursue internship opportunities in a variety of fields in Orange County
and Los Angeles
(and sometimes even abroad).
Additionally, the
Career and Professional Development Office
and your school/college’s faculty
can help you get an internship in any number of fields, including:
Film and media arts.
Business.
Science and technology.
Communications.
Health and medical sciences.
Internat
ional internships
Chapman’s
Center for Global Education
also offers opportunities to get an
internship abroad,
all while earning academic credit to fulfill your major’s requirements.
The two options you have are:
Joining a
Semester-Abroad Program that includes an internship
.
Doing an
International Internship over the summer
. Summer internships are generally two months long.
For both options above,
cost and tuition assistance
may be available, including funding options for Pell Grant recipients and first-generation
students.
Ask a student
Still have questions about internships or Chapman in general? Our student ambassadors
are here to help. Feel free to reach out!
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